#187Career GoalMemorable
“Iniesta’s incisive assist splits Arsenal just before half-time, and Messi breaks the deadlock in this tense Champions League Round of 16 tie, pushing Barcelona ahead 1–0 with his 32nd goal in the competition.”
Knockout Stage
Year2011
UCL#32
2010/11'#47
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2011#309
UCL · R16 · 2nd Leg2011-03-08 · 20:45:00
Barcelona3-1
Arsenal2G
A ruthless brace in a high-pressure Champions League knockout tie, including a nerveless penalty, sees Messi dominate Arsenal over 90 minutes and drive Barcelona into the quarter-finals as undisputed man of the match.
Minute48'
Score
0-0→1-0
xG
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Impact
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Assist: Andrés Iniesta
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